Steel tent peg



April 25, 1939. J. T I 2,156,021

STEEL TENT PEG Filed Dec. 30, 1957 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR John AnJrew16 By Atfo r'nly April 25, 1939. LITTLE 2,156,021

STEEL TENT PEG Filed Dec. 30, 1937 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVE NTORJohn/Andrew Little ,Attorv ey Patented Apr. 25, 1939 UNITED STATESPATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a tent peg. Itsprimary object being to provide means to secure a tent guy rope to theground in a manner to withstand greater strain than heretofore.

A further object of the invention is to provide a tent peg which may besecurely anchored in the ground without hammering.

A still further object of the invention is to construct a tent anchoragemeans in the form of a screw having means associated therewith toprevent the unscrewing or otherwise pulling out of the ground untilreleased.

With these and other objects in view that may appear while thedescription proceeds the invention consists in the novel construction,and arrangement of parts as hereinafter more specifically set forth,claimed and shown in the accompanying drawings forming part of thisapplication and in which:

Fig. 1 is a general elevation of my improved tent peg and anchoragemeans.

Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary perspective view of the anchor point showing across section of the same.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the anchor.

Fig. 5 is a detail view of the tent peg.

Fig. 6 is a further elevation showing a modification of the design ofthe anchor.

Referring more in detail to the drawings in which similar referencecharacters designate corresponding parts throughout the several views itwill be seen the invention comprises a tent peg I having a helical screwshank I I depending from an eye l2 and terminating in a point l3. Ashank l4 extends angularly upwards from the eye I2 and terminates in aloop Hi to which the tent guy rope I6 is attached.

The shank I4 is angularly disposed to the vertical as shown to conformto the general direction of the strain from the guy rope. Thisarrangement prevents undue leverage on the peg by placing the strain ator near the ground surface. The shank, as thus formed, also, providesmeans to rotate the peg when inserting the same in the ground. The loopl may be closed as shown or left open for easy attachment of the guyrope.

An anchor H is provided to assist in holding the peg firmly in theground and to take part of the strain off the rope. This comprises ashank l8 having an angularly disposed portion [9 formed therein. Thisportion constitutes a short pivoted shaft on which the anchor pivots andengages the eye 12. The hook 20 is bent angularly from the shank l8 andis formed into a curve as shown and terminates in a pointed end 2|. Thecrosssection of the hook is substantially triangular, having the pointededge toward the peg. The anchor is arranged to be attached to the eye ofthe peg after the same is inserted in the ground. The hook may then beforced into the ground by pressure of the foot on the shank.

In the alternative construction shown in Fig. 6. The anchor hook isshown depending straight down from the shank to enter the groundvertically and the lower end thereof is of larger proportion than theupper end. While these two forms of hooks are disclosed it is not theintention to limit the device to the same as other shapes or sectionsmay be used depending on the type of earth and the amount of strainexpected to be exerted thereon.

From the foregoing it will be seen the anchor will materially assist intaking part of the strain off the guy rope and at the same time preventthe peg from being twisted out of the ground. The combination of peg andanchor providing an efficient device for the purpose set forth.

It is believed that the construction and advantages of the structureshown may be apparent from the foregoing paragraphs taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings without further detailed description.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been disclosed it isunderstood that minor changes in the details of construction,combination and arrangement of co-operating parts may be resorted towithin the scope of What is claimed without departing from the spirit ofthe invention.

I claim:

1. A tent peg as described comprising a peg for inserting in the groundand having an upwardly and angularly extending shank, and an anchoringmember pivotally connected to said peg for swinging movement in avertical plane having 9. prong for entering the ground when swungdownwardly.

2. A tent peg as described comprising a peg for insertion in the groundhaving an eye in its upper end, and an anchoring member including aground penetrating hook having a shank extending at right angles fromthe hook provided with an angular portion journaled in the eye of saidpeg to permit swinging movement of the said anchoring member in avertical plane.

3. A tent peg as described comprising a peg for insertion in the groundhaving an eye formed at its upper end to provide a horizontal pivotbearing, and an anchoring member including a and its upper end bent toform an eye intermediate the length of said peg, said upper endextending upwardly at an angle to the eye and terminating in a loop, andan anchoring member including a ground penetrating prong having a 5shank extending at right angles thereto and journaled in the eye of saidpeg to swing in a vertical plane.

JOHN ANDREW LITTLE.

